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7 Best Star Wars Games

These best Star Wars games are aimed at pleasing all those who’re hardened fans of the ace sci-fi movie series. George Lucas’ classics have since long been providing us with surreal experiences with their futuristic space opera offerings. The first Star Wars movie came out in 1977, and its humongous success managed to turn the franchise into an expanded universe which was explored furthermore by means of books, television series, comics and most importantly, video games. It was in 1982 when the first ever Star Wars video game made its way out in the open, and ever since, great new offerings have been coming out at regular intervals. The games which we’ve listed in the space below are from the more recent past, and we guarantee that they’ll present wonderful experiences to those who adore the series. Here’s a look at the some of the finest Star Wars titles which you can play right now.

1 – Battlefront II

Battlefront II

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Exploring the Star Wars universe through the point of view of a veteran Imperial stormtrooper, Star Wars: Battlefront II narrates his experiences during his service for both the Galactic Republic and the Galactic Empire. Frenzied flight control, intense battles and polished overall gameplay are on offer through Star Wars: Battlefront II which was released by LucasArts back in 2005 for the PS2, PSP, Windows and Xbox. Moreover, apart from the stellar campaign, it also features utterly enjoyable multiplayer modes which are a treat to jump into.

2 – Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

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Set two years following the Mysteries of the Sith, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast features an interesting narrative which will definitely please all Star Wars fans. Rendering first and third-person action gameplay, it allows you to indulge in ranged as well as melee combat, with weapons that include blasters, light-sabers, Force powers and more. It is this battle system which makes the game the extremely enjoyable offering which it rightfully is. Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast was launched in 2002 for Windows, Mac, the GameCube as well as the Xbox.

3 – The Old Republic

The Old Republic

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Unlike all other games from this list, this one’s an MMORPG. Developed by BioWare Austin and BioWare Edmonton, Star Wars: The Old Republic has its story take place more than 3,500 years prior to the events that transpired in the Star Wars films and shortly after the establishment of a tenuous peace between the re-emergent Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic. As it is an MMORPG, it allows you to assume the role of a character of your choice, and progress through the universe while aligning with either the Dark side or the Light side of the Force. This Windows-only offering is now free-to-play for everyone.

4 – Knights of the Old Republic

Knights of the Old Republic

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Regarded by many as one of the finest role-playing games of all time, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic transpires about 4,000 years before the rise of the Galactic Empire, and puts you in the shoes of a Jedi who’s the last hope for saving the galaxy. Apart from its superb and complex role-playing mechanics, what’s iconic about this game is its hybrid combat system which combines turn-based as well as action elements to present you with an interesting blend. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was released in 2003 for the Xbox and Windows, and in 2004 for Mac. And right now, it can also be purchased for the iPad.

5 – Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader

Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader

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Space battles that’ll provide lots and lots of fun for any Star Wars fan are available to be jumped into in Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader. This wonderful offering developed by Factor 5 and LucasArts exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube, is set during the original Star Wars trilogy, and revolves around Luke Skywalker and Wedge Antilles joining forces to help defeat the Empire and restore freedom to the galaxy. Fast-paced, flight action battles spread across diverse environments can be indulged in through this much acclaimed arcade-style game.

6 – Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga

The Complete Saga

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Lego video games always give licensed franchises a new persona with their toy-like appearances, and they more often than not manage to fetch new audiences as well. The Lego Star Wars series too established a large fan base for itself with its first two games, and hence, Lucasarts decided to release a compilation of the two in the form of Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga. Released in 2007 it contains Lego Star Wars: The Video Game and its sequel Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, which are both extremely enjoyable offerings thanks to their unique gameplay mechanics. Co-op fans are in for a treat with this compilation, as it contains some really awesome two-player gameplay. It can be purchased now for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, Windows and Mac.

7 – The Force Unleashed

The Force Unleashed

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is known for taking a bold approach towards its story, even as it introduced a new protagonist in the form of ‘Starkiller,’ Darth Vader’s secret apprentice. Its hack and slash elements provide you with plenty of gameplay treats, and so does its incredibly engaging atmosphere. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is available for a variety of platforms including the PS3, Xbox 360, Window and Mac.

Conclusion:

Those are all the best Star Wars games which we’d like to put forth for you today. We hope you’ve been able to pick out your next purchase from among them. If not, we’d advise you to close your eyes and choose any one of them, and you’d still be blessed with some amazing offerings, as all these titles are equally awesome for any Star Wars fans.

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